Survivor Cars

Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:

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1978 Pacesetter III and 1979 Manco Quester 310

This pair of unusual three-wheelers can both be found on Facebook Marketplace in Black Creek, Wisconsin: the 1978 Pacesetter III here and the 1979 Manco Quester 310 here, listed by the same seller, who is asking $875 for the 1978 Pacesetter… more»

Older Owner: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta

The second generation of the Chevrolet Camaro was finally retired at the end of 1981. An all-new Camaro debuted for 1982, and it also enjoyed a long run (through 1992). The seller’s ’82 Camaro is the upscale Berlinetta model… more»

1 of 1200? 1979 Buick Century Turbo Coupe

Production numbers are all over the board for the uber-rare 1979/1980 Buick Century Turbo Coupe, from 1,000 to 2,700 total in the two years it was offered. This 1979 Buick Century Turbo Coupe is listed here on Facebook Marketplace… more»

390 Tri-Power: 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner

Some classics are shrinking violets, while others demand to be noticed and respected. This 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner falls into the latter category, and it isn’t just its appearance that should be admired. Lifting the hood reveals a 390ci… more»

Rock-Solid Project: 1970 Ford Bronco

We see quite a few First Generation Ford Broncos at Barn Finds, many of which require TLC. While some represent major restoration projects requiring significant rust repairs, others are more promising. This 1970 example falls into the second category…. more»

4,500-Mile Survivor: 1972 Kawasaki F7A 175

From 1971 through 1975, Kawasaki offered a nice-sized on/off bike with enough power to get you to the trails on paved roads, and enough off-road power once you got there. This 1972 Kawasaki F7 175 Enduro can be found… more»

Sport Truck: 1994 Ford F150 Lightning

The Ford F-150 has been America’s best-selling pickup truck for ages. From 1993 to 1995, they offered a Lightning Edition from the SVT boys (Special Vehicle Team), not to be confused with the more recent electric version. This one… more»

Ex-Fire Department: 1969 Plymouth Suburban

The seller has this car listed as a “Sport Suburban,” but I think it may be a base model Plymouth Suburban rather than a top-line, woodgrain-side Fury-based Sport Suburban. This ex-Fire Department wagon is a 1969 Plymouth Suburban, and… more»

Lady Driven Since ’93: 1988 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

35 years ago was just 1991; it seems like it should be longer ago than that. I remember 1991. I was an adult in 1991. This 1988 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz comes just 35 years after the first Eldorado in… more»

Low Mile 1975 Buick Century Custom

Wowie, what a car! I know that the mid-1970s isn’t the favorite era for a lot of car folks, but this 1975 Buick Century Custom Colonnade Hardtop Coupe (that’s a big name) looks like an absolute jewel. The Apple… more»

Canadian Cruiser: 1970 Fairmont CR-7 Speeder

This 1970 Fairmont CR-7 Speeder is similar to the company’s M-14 Speeder, but made for the Canadian market. With a nice fiberglass cab, this appears to be a killer deal for anyone looking for an inexpensive and enclosed Speeder…. more»

Eddie Bauer Edition? 1991 Ford Explorer 4×4

The seller has this one-owner, 40,000-mile first-generation Explorer listed as an Eddie Bauer edition, but is it an XLT rather than an Eddie Bauer edition? You can see some faded paint on the tops of the front fender flares,… more»

Ranger Redesign: 2001 Mazda B2500 SX

You can see the unique Mazda bed sides and front fenders in the photo above. This era of Mazda’s B-series pickups was basically a Ford Ranger, built in St. Paul, Minnesota, but it had a few unique styling touches… more»

J-Code Highboy: 1976 Ford F-250 4×4

While not a survivor, at least cosmetically, this Bicentennial-year Ford Highboy is one good-looking truck. The seller touts the silver paint as being somewhat rare, and the attached Marti Report says this is one of 638 with this paint… more»

1962 Buick Skylark Convertible 4-Speed

I’ve only owned one Buick, and it was a head-scratcher for a 17-year-old. I had a 1971 Buick Electra 225, one of the nicest cars I’ve owned, and it was only $750 in 1980 when I got it. A… more»

1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham

Taking a cue from pragmatic Ford color-namers (is there an official term for that?), Oldsmobile called this color “Yellow.” Not Sunshine Yellow or Lemon Chiffon or anything fancy. Just plain ol’ Yellow. This last year of the third-generation 1977… more»